Sicus Ferrugineus

The bee-parasite Sicus ferrugineus (Diptera: Conopidae) on ragwort.  I have previously blogged about this rather strange-looking fly back in June, here.  As I stated back then, these flies lay their eggs on bumble bees.  While I was taking the present photos the subject flew up and momentarily 'touched' a passing bumble bee.  I presume that this was an attempt at egg-laying, though I am unable to say whether it was a successful attempt.

Photos taken on Hangingstone, near Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK, on 2009-08-01.

Eyebright

Eyebright (Euphrasia sp.). White flowers with yellow 'landing' spots for insects.

Photo taken on Highcliff, near Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK, on 2009-08-06.

Ichneumon Wasp

An ichneumon wasp (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) on heather (Calluna vulgaris). Photo taken on Guisborough Moor, North Yorkshire, UK on 2009-08-06.

A Stick-Like Capsid Bug

A particularly narrow-looking capsid bug, Heterotoma planicornis (Hemiptera: Miridae)).  The peculiar antennae and green legs are characteristic of this species.

Photos taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2009-07-25 and 2009-07-10, respectively.